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A Private Function

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A Private Function
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PG,1hr 36min
Genre:
Comedy
Released:
March 11, 1985
Director:
Malcolm Mowbray
Distributor:
Island Alive
Starring:
Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Liz Smith  ...more
Synopsis: A British couple's attempts to circumvent local food-rationing regulations trigger a chaotic series of events in this satirical comedy set in post-World War II England. The couple's scheme centers on a massive hog which has been illegally raised by a local farmer. Seeing a chance to capitalize on pork's scarcity, the ambitious Joyce Chilvers (Maggie Smith) convinces her mild-mannered husband (Michael Palin) to steal the pig. Unfortunately for the Chilverses, a vigilant food inspector is on duty and ... Full Synopsis
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Craig Butler, AMG Review
Comedy doesn't always travel well, as the cultural signposts that inspire laughter in one country may not resonate in another. A Private Function is in some ways very British, but audiences outside that country should still find a great deal to enjoy in this off-kilter comedy which alternates between droll quaintness and acerbic harshness, between refinement and extremely low humor. Alan Bennett's ... Full Review
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Michael Palin
Gilbert Chilvers
Maggie Smith
Joyce Chilvers
Liz Smith
Mother
Denholm Elliott
Dr. Charles Swaby
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